8 The Flowers of Hitachi Seaside Park Victoria Simkovic Last year I thought that it was somewhat unfair how the cherry blossoms
Culture Bunkyo City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi maintained grounds including grand stairways, statues and a beautiful array of cherry... blossom trees, this Tokugawa shogunate-influenced temple is easily a must-visit
Activities Yahiko Park Jasper Wilkins April is definitely the best time to visit here for the cherry blossoms, while there is a firefly festival in June.
6 Culture Peony Garden at Ueno Toshogu Mandy Bartok Ueno Park is known for its candy-colored cherry blossoms but there are
12 Culture Matsubara Shrine in Odawara Peter Sidell visitors to Odawara come to see the historic castle, especially around cherry-blossom
Shibazakura Festival in Misato 2026 Early Apr - Early May Moss phlox starts blooming when the petals of the cherry blossom starts
Area Kawagoe Step into old Japan in Kawagoe. This city, also known as “Little Edo” or “ko-edo” in Japanese, is a short 30-minute train ride from central Tokyo and famous for its Edo-period charm. Rent a ..
Activities Sakura Season Along Sapporo's Shinkawa River Kim Bergström From around late April to early May each year, the banks of Sapporo's Shinkawa River are filled with the springtime beauty of around 800 cherry trees in